Oracle Acme Packet 6100, Hardware Installation Manual

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Figure 2 - 19. USB Port
Console Port
The console port, located on the Acme Packet 6100 front panel, provides access
to the Acme Packet 6100 over an RS-232C serial connection. The Acme Packet
6100 supports only one active serial console connection at a time. The console
port is useful for customers who want permanent console access.
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Figure 2 - 20. Console Port
Console port communication is used for administration and maintenance
purposes from a central office (CO) location. Tasks conducted over a console
port include:
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Creating the initial connection to the Acme Packet 6100
• Accessing and using all functionality available via the ACLI
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Performing in-lab system maintenance
Console Port Pin-out The Acme Packet 6100 console port features one RJ45 jack on the system
console. Because the Acme Packet 6100 does not employ any type of flow
control on its RS-232 ports, only the RX, TX, and GND pins are used. The